How to Make the Perfect 3 Ingredient Homemade Fresh Pasta
Italian · Easy · 35 min · 4 servings
This 3 Ingredient Homemade Fresh Pasta uses only all-purpose flour, eggs, and a touch of olive oil to create silky and tender fresh pasta from scratch. With just three main ingredients and a little kneading, you can make restaurant-quality fresh pasta right at home.
Why this recipe works
This 3 Ingredient Homemade Fresh Pasta recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 35 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 280 calories with 10g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 5 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
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Step by step instructions
Step 1: Make the Dough
Mound the flour on a clean work surface and make a well in the center. Crack the eggs into the well, add the olive oil and salt, and beat lightly with a fork. Gradually incorporate the flour from the inner walls of the well until a shaggy dough forms, then knead by hand for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 2: Rest and Roll
Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 20 minutes. After resting, divide into 4 portions and roll each one out as thin as possible on a lightly floured surface, or use a pasta machine, to about 1mm thickness.
Step 3: Cut and Cook
Fold the rolled sheets loosely and cut into fettuccine or tagliatelle strips. Shake out the strands. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the fresh pasta for 2 to 3 minutes only until al dente. Drain and serve immediately with your favorite sauce.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- all-purpose flour → 00 flour for a finer and silkier pasta texture
- whole eggs → 4 egg yolks only for a richer and more golden pasta dough
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Not kneading the dough long enough, which results in pasta that tears when rolled and has a tough chewy texture
- Skipping the resting period, which means the gluten has not relaxed and the dough will spring back and resist rolling
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 280 calories, 10g protein, 48g carbs, 6g fat, 2g fiber.
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